Match report

Brazil Defeats Switzerland 1-0 in World Cup Clash

Brazil
Brazil
1–0
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Nov 28, 2022

Brazil emerged victorious against Switzerland in a closely contested World Cup encounter. Despite several substitutions and a goal disallowed by VAR, Brazil managed to hold on for the win. The game was marked by yellow cards for Fred of Brazil and F. Rieder of Switzerland.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Brazil 1–0 Switzerland.
  • • Casemiro scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Rodrygo.
  • • VAR cancelled a potential Brazilian goal from Vinicius Junior due to offside (66th minute).
  • • Fred received a yellow card for Brazil and F. Rieder for Switzerland.

Lineups

Brazil

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 14 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (M)
  • 6 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 8 Fred (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (D)
  • 7 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (F)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 17 Bruno Guimarães
  • 18 Gabriel Jesus
  • 19 Antony
  • 16 Alex Telles
  • 13 Dani Alves
  • 12 Weverton
  • 25 Pedro
  • 24 Bremer
  • 23 Ederson
  • 26 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 22 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 15 Fabinho

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 3 S. Widmer (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 4 N. Elvedi (M)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (D)
  • 25 F. Rieder (M)
  • 15 D. Sow (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 E. Fernandes
  • 11 R. Steffen
  • 14 M. Aebischer
  • 9 H. Seferović
  • 20 F. Frei
  • 18 E. Cömert
  • 22 F. Schär
  • 26 A. Jashari
  • 21 G. Kobel
  • 12 J. Omlin
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 23 X. Shaqiri
  • 24 P. Köhn
  • 6 D. Zakaria

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    46' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Rodrygo
  2. Switzerland
    50' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    F. Rieder

    Foul

  3. Brazil
    52' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

  4. Brazil
    58' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fred · On: Bruno Guimaraes
  5. Switzerland
    59' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Vargas · On: E. Fernandes
  6. Switzerland
    59' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rieder · On: R. Steffen
  7. Brazil
    66' Brazil Var · Goal cancelled
    Vinicius Junior
  8. Brazil
    73' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Richarlison · On: Gabriel Jesus
  9. Brazil
    73' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Raphinha · On: Antony
  10. Switzerland
    76' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: M. Aebischer
  11. Switzerland
    76' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Embolo · On: H. Seferović
  12. Brazil
    83' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Casemiro · Assist: Rodrygo
  13. Switzerland
    86' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Widmer · On: F. Frei

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Switzerland
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 550 482
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 0
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 483 404
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The cancellation of Vinicius Junior's goal by VAR at 66 minutes changed the momentum, with both teams struggling to find clear opportunities.
  • ▸ Casemiro's decisive goal in the 83rd minute solidified Brazil’s lead and ensured their victory over Switzerland.